The 2017 Zero S has 3 recalls, the most serious being an ABS software defect that can cause the brakes to respond incorrectly during hard braking, raising the risk of a crash.
The ABS hydraulic control unit may contain incorrect vehicle model information, which can cause the anti-lock braking system to behave unpredictably when the brakes are applied hard enough to trigger it. Instead of modulating brake pressure to help the rider maintain control, the system may not respond as expected, reducing stopping effectiveness. There is also a turn signal concern affecting certain trims: if a turn signal bulb fails, the flasher unit may not increase its flash rate to warn the rider that the signal has stopped working. Without that faster-flashing alert, the rider may continue riding unaware that other drivers cannot see their intended turns or lane changes.
At a glance
What can fail
When a turn signal stops working, the flasher may not change its flash rate to warn you that the signal is broken.
What the fix does
Dealers will test your motorcycle's flasher and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock braking system software in the hydraulic control unit may be incorrect. During braking, the ABS may not function as designed, reducing braking effectiveness.
What the fix does
The dealer will reprogram the hydraulic control unit with correct software or replace it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock braking system control unit may contain incorrect vehicle model information, causing the ABS to work improperly.
What the fix does
Dealers will reconfigure or replace the control unit at no cost to restore proper ABS function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
